Sustainability & Resilience: Page 31
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NYC ranks high in LEED buildings
New York City contains the highest number of current LEED-certified projects in the nation, encompassing both existing and new construction.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 30, 2013 -
New Zealand now has a 'paper' cathedral
There are acrylic panels and concrete and shipping containers, too, but 2-foot-diameter paper tubes are the soaring rafters of the Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 25, 2013 -
An invisible skyscraper and rooftop solar: The week's most read construction news
Need to catch up on the week's construction news? Now is your chance.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Economical green building and retrofitting require solid project management
Building green does not have to be an expense burden, but making sure that work stays on track is essential.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Chicago says energy data from large buildings now mandatory
A new law in Chicago requires owners of buildings of 50,000 square feet or more to file annual energy reports with the city, and data verification is required every three years.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 13, 2013 -
USGBC chapter is asking designers, contractors to share best green practices
On Florida's Gulf Coast, the USGBC chapter is surveying professionals in hopes of eliciting best practices and raising vision beyond specific systems.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 11, 2013 -
Texas builder says insulating slab foundations makes sense
Matt Risinger says foam around a slab-on-grade foundation can help the house that gets built above it.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 10, 2013 -
Research finds thermal benefits with rooftop plants
For homes in a sunny environment, these findings could mean a solution for shaving long-term cooling costs.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 9, 2013 -
Central Michigan U. to save $2.5M per year with green building projects
The cost-saving projects come as enrollment declines cut into colleges' revenues.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 9, 2013 -
Ohio DOT putting $10.5 million into building non-roads
The state of Ohio is dispersing the money to communities around the state for projects such as bicycle and pedestrian routes – though restoration of covered bridges is on the list, too.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 2, 2013 -
Nashville pouring more money into building riverfront open space
The country music capital is nearing the issuance of a request for proposals as it looks to add green space with a boat landing area and park.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 2, 2013 -
EPA pushes on toward potentially troublesome ozone standards
Buoyed by a recent court decision on proposed air-quality standards, the federal government is working on how states can implement rules that could seriously affect construction equipment.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 28, 2013 -
Around D.C., walkable retail replacing malls as destinations
One of the developers of LEED for Neighborhood Development sees the rise of "town center" districts consigning indoor malls to the dust heap.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Sustainability key to 2016 Olympics in Rio
Organizations met to create an outline that maximizes sustainability in four industry segments, including construction and urban development.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Report: Green building industry worth $248B by 2016
In a report issued by the U.S. Green Building Council, it was stated that half of U.S. construction projects will be green by 2016.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 26, 2013 -
BIM is critical to Skanska's green commitment
The company—famous quitting the U.S. Chamber of Commerce over opposition to LEED—has been using building information planning for a decade.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 21, 2013 -
An engineer considers the ethical demand for sustainability
An associate professor of engineering at Clemson uses a new pedestrian bridge on the campus as the subject of thinking about an engineer's professional responsibility.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 21, 2013 -
USGBC joins forces with Green Sports Alliance to promote sustainable venues
The U.S. Green Building Council is hooking up with a group that looks for ways to make sports venues greener by looking at opportunities for LEED certifications.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 13, 2013 -
How do you raise a New Jersey coastal town 11 feet?
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study will look at whether or not it's an option for Highlands, N.J.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 11, 2013 -
One Republican, one Democrat pitch energy-efficiency bill
Sens. Rob Portman, Ohio Republican, and Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, have written legislation to cut energy waste with better model building codes and education about what's available.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 8, 2013 -
Atlantic levels challenge Boston's post-Sandy waterfront development
Everyone in Boston is on board with the city's waterfront renaissance of development and redevelopment—except for the Atlantic Ocean.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 8, 2013 -
Contractors will boost energy efficiency in 3 Calif. housing projects
The multifamily projects will get upgraded HVAC systems, solar power and drought-resistant landscaping.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 5, 2013 -
Green materials and multifamily: This week's most read construction news
Check out what lies ahead for multifamily and old building materials that could see new life.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 2, 2013 -
India hits green building milestone
Green building is expected to become a major force in India's continued growth as an emerging market.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 1, 2013 -
Emerging markets getting boost from IFC, World Green Building Council to fast-track green construction
Construction is poised to infiltrate emerging economies at a fast pace due to a collaboration that will focus on the creation of green buildings in these countries.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 1, 2013
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